William Shatner Hints at Return of “Star Trek” to San Diego Comic-Con 2026

Even if Paramount has effectively shuttered most of its current Star Trek slate, that doesn’t mean the studio is scaling back its presence at San Diego Comic-Con.

In a recent interview with Monopoly Events, William Shatner mentioned that a major Star Trek event is planned for Saturday night in San Diego.

“There’s a meeting in San Diego at a big convention in San Diego, where a lot of people go. A lot of programs go to promote themselves, and on a Saturday night there’s a big Star Trek event. Bigger than… I mean all the shows. And they’ve invited me. And I can’t go, because I’m busy. And it’s too bad, and I’m sorry about that,” he said in the interview.

He’s very likely referring to Paramount’s annual Star Trek panel, which traditionally takes place in Hall H on Saturday. While the studio has wound down much of its Trek output, there is still plenty to spotlight. Season four of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds premieres on July 23, making it a strong bet for this year’s convention, and the second and final season of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy is also waiting in the wings, though it does not yet have a release date.

And if Paramount extended an invitation to Shatner, even if he’s unable to attend, it suggests the studio may be planning to celebrate not just the current shows, but the broader legacy of Star Trek as well.

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